Welcome back techies!
Today we’re diving deep into the process of finding the best role for you and your experience. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the myriad of tech job titles and unsure of where to start, you’re not alone. Today, we’re addressing these challenges and providing you with a practical roadmap to help you identify the role that aligns with your background, skills, and aspirations so you can break into tech faster.
1. Reflect on Your Background and Expertise:
The first step in your quest to find the right tech role is to understand your own background and expertise. Take a moment to consider the industry you come from—whether it’s banking, healthcare, operations, or any other field. Jot down your specific function within that industry, focusing on your core responsibilities.
You will have a list of key terms at the end of this, keep them handy for next step.
2. Craft Your Unique Combination:
Now, let’s create a unique combination that highlights your industry and function. This combination will be the key to unlocking opportunities that you can land using what you already have and without having to get another degree, or certification.
For example, if your background is in banking and your list of responsibilities has ‘analysis’, your unique combination could be “Banking + Analysis.”
Similarly, if you worked in government and excelled at communication, your combination might be “Government + Communication.”
This amalgamation will serve as the compass in your search, play around with those words on the search bar on LinkedIn.
3. Narrow Down Your Search:
Armed with your unique combination, you’re ready to narrow down your job search. Start by exploring tech companies that are focused on solving problems within your specific industry.
For instance, if you come from a finance background, look into fintech companies. Healthtech, edtech, and other sectors are also worth considering. Once you’ve identified these companies, delve into their job listings, remembering that different companies might use distinct titles for similar roles. Alternatively, you can use a general job search on various platforms using your combination of industry and function, focusing on the responsibilities section rather than the requirements.
4. Understand Tech Company Structures:
Tech companies may seem like a vast and complex landscape, but they can be understood through a simple lens. Think of tech as an umbrella encompassing various fields, each requiring a diverse range of roles. As you navigate this landscape, envision the role you currently play and the role you aspire to play in tech. Consider how your current skills and expertise can be leveraged within tech’s diverse array of departments and divisions.
5. Embrace Your Transition:
Transitioning from your current role to a tech role doesn’t mean leaving your expertise behind—it’s about adapting and applying your skills in a new context. Embrace the opportunity to bring your unique perspective to the tech world. Remember that many roles in tech share similarities with traditional roles, but they offer new challenges and opportunities within a rapidly evolving industry.
Final note:
Congratulations! You’ve taken the first steps toward finding your ideal tech role!
Stay for part #2 of this – next we’ll be talking about resume and how to sell your experiencing targeting the role you found by following today’s blog steps.